Persian Mahal Rug - 2.16 x 1.35 Balouchi

Persian Mahal Rug - 2.16 x 1.35 BalouchiMahal rugs are produced in the town of Mahallat, located in the Arak (Markazi) Province of west central Iran. The rug weaving industry in the region can be traced back for centuries. Due to the location of Mahallat, the area rugs have a Kurdish influence as well as a Turkish influence. The fact that Mahal rugs feature both tribal and curvilinear designs can be directly attributed to the fact that Mahallat is located between the cities of Arak and

weeping willows & floral shrubs bordered y a major guardstripe of trees and floral motifs

Production is mainly to be found in the major cities of Beijing and Tianjin

The fact that Mahal rugs feature both tribal and curvilinear designs can be directly attributed to the fact that Mahallat is located between the cities of Arak and Delijan

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

Another influential design features a decorated field with lattice designs and floral ornaments

floral motifs

The carpet is made the more remarkable with silk inlays that give it much vitality and charm

Goltogh rug are made in Zanjan in the north western part of Iran

or palm leaves

In the late 19th century

the craft also became stagnant

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